Helping Families Eat Safely and Confidently
Every family deserves to know exactly what is in the food they bring home. For millions of Americans living with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, something as small as an ingredient that’s not clearly labeled can have serious health consequences. Parents shouldn’t have to second-guess a food label, and children shouldn’t have to worry that every meal could make them sick.
Knowing what’s in our food is an important part of Making America Healthy Again (MAHA). One of the people leading the fight is 13-year-old Jax Bari, also known as the “MAHA Kid” and co-founder of Celiac Journey. Despite his young age, Jax has become a leading advocate for Americans living with celiac disease, sharing his own experiences and pushing for reforms that will help millions just like him.
After meeting with Jax, I was proud to help introduce the bipartisan Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. This legislation updates federal food allergen labeling requirements by adding barley, rye, and oats alongside wheat, giving consumers the clear information they need to make safe, informed decisions for themselves and their families.
The legislation also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on celiac disease research, diagnostics, prevention, risk reduction, and the development of new treatments.
Clearer labels mean greater transparency, fewer accidental gluten exposures, and more peace of mind for the millions of Americans living with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or related conditions.
This bill is the latest addition to the final pillar of my Blueprint For a Better America: Making America Healthy Again.